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The diagram gives the dimensions of a swimming pool, what will be the approximate area of the cover

The diagram gives the dimensions of a swimming pool, what will be the approximate-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

if we wouldnt have the semicircle, all would be easy...

Area , A=10*30=300 ft^2

the semicircle has a diameter d=12 ft, than r=6

Area of the circle is Ac=3.14*r^2=113.10 ft^2

we need half of that

113.10/2=56.55

the area of the cover would be

300-56.55=243.45 ft^2

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